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B166 Smuggling – Subject Catalogue Entry from Manx Notebook

Source

A scholarly subject catalogue entry that synthesizes primary and secondary sources on Isle of Man smuggling (c.1690–mid-19th century). It traces the rise of the running trade, key figures (McGwire, Poole, George Moore, James Murray), legislative responses, and the role of smuggling as a driver of the 1765 Revestment Act. Includes citations to contemporary reports, historical studies, and manuscript sources.

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  • English